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June Ministry Spouses Lunch at Bishop Mark and Monica Short’s Place
Both the ministry spouses and Mothers’ Union Members in our Diocese are great fun – you are impressive people. Here are some photos from our latest informal ministry spouses lunch catered for by Mothers’ Union. Thank you, dear Mothers’ Union, for spoiling us spouses...
Gathering in the Upper Room
'Earlier this year Archbishop Christopher Prowse and I committed to engaging in a season of mission in our respective Dioceses, particularly through the Alpha Course. The following report is one exciting account of what God is doing in that journey …'~ Bishop Mark...
The Ministry of Presence
Congratulations are in order for Reverend Gayl Mills, who was awarded the Order of Australia as part of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List – for her service to Police Chaplaincy and to the Anglican Church of Australia. It all began while serving as the Director...
Bishop Mark Writes … On Domestic Violence
As a young child I was an avid reader of newspaper comic strips. Along with Fred Bassett and the Wizard of Id one of my regulars was Andy Capp. Andy lived somewhere in the north of England and was never drawn without his cap pulled down over his eyes and a cigarette...
Bishop Mark and Monica Visit Cootamundra
On the weekend of 1-2 May, Bishop Mark and Monica visited the Parish of Cootamundra. On Saturday morning they attended the mainly music reunion. Both joined in with the songs and actions and interacted with the kids and carers that attended the event. Fun and games...
Restoration and Re-Dedication at Boorowa
In the crisp, sparkling autumn weather of last Sunday morning, Assistant Bishop the Right Reverend Carol Wagner, resplendent in the traditional cope and mitre, officially re-dedicated historic items of the fabric of St John’s Church, Boorowa. The recently-restored...
Renewal in Tuggeranong
Renew Anglican Church recently celebrated our 4th birthday, and on that day we were thankful to be able to share in the baptism of two members of Renew; a woman, Prabha, and her teenage son, Theo, who have become followers of Jesus over the past few years through...
New Junior School Opens at The Riverina Anglican College
Wednesday 22 April, was a very special day at The Riverina Anglican College as we opened Stage 1 Build of our Junior School. With the easing of COVID restrictions, we were very grateful to be able to invite a small number of honoured guests to join Junior School staff...
The Opportunity in Op Shops around the Diocese
Op Shops have long been an important part of many Parishes. Once just the source of affordable clothing for the community, Op Shops have now become a multi-focused place. There are always bargains to find, it’s somewhere to help the environment by recycling unwanted...
Anglicare opens Disability Day Centre in Crookwell
On Wednesday 19 May, Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT’s Disability Day Centre in Crookwell was officially launched by NSW State Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman, and Upper Lachlan Shire Mayor, John Stafford. The centre began operations at the end of 2020,...